The Protection of Human Rights Act was passed in the year __________.

The correct answer is '1993'.

Key Points

• The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993:
  • The Protection of Human Rights Act was enacted in 1993 by the Government of India to protect and promote human rights, which are guaranteed by the Constitution of India or are in accordance with international human rights treaties.
  • This Act led to the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs) to investigate complaints regarding the violation of human rights.
  • The NHRC plays a pivotal role in ensuring that human rights are respected, protected, and promoted in India through independent investigations, recommendations, and awareness programs.
  • The Act defines "human rights" as the rights relating to life, liberty, equality, and dignity of the individual, guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in international covenants and enforceable by Indian courts.

Additional Information

• Explanation of Other Options:
  • Option 1 - 1996:
    • This year is incorrect because the Protection of Human Rights Act was passed earlier, in 1993, not in 1996. However, amendments to the Act and the enhancement of its provisions were made in later years.
  • Option 2 - 1950:
    • While 1950 is significant as the year the Constitution of India came into force, it is not related to the Protection of Human Rights Act, which came much later in response to evolving human rights concerns.
  • Option 3 - 1948:
    • The year 1948 is important in the global context as the year the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the United Nations. However, India’s Protection of Human Rights Act was not passed in this year.
  • Option 5 - (Blank):
    • This option does not provide a specific year, making it invalid as an answer. The correct year is 1993.